Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School

Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School
荃灣官立中學
Address
70 Hoi Pa Street,

Tsuen Wan

Hong Kong
Information
TypeGovernment School
Established11 September 1961; 62 years ago (1961-09-11)
School districtTsuen Wan District
Medium of instructionEnglish (EMI)
PrincipalMs. TANG Suk-ching
GradesSecondary 1 to 6 (S1-S3: 4 classes, S4-S6: 4 classes)
Enrolment1,000（2013–2014）
Colour(s)Green
MottoIntegritas 誠正達仁
House█ Bamboo（竹）
█ Camphor（樟）
█ Pine（松）
█ Plum（梅）
Websitehttp://www.twgss.edu.hk/
Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School
Traditional Chinese荃灣官立中學
Simplified Chinese荃湾官立中学
A photo of the School taken from the opposite side of Hoi Pa Street, showing (from left to right) the hall, the main entrance, the laboratory wing and the new wing. The classroom wing is obscured by the laboratory wing

Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School (TWGSS; Chinese: 荃灣官立中學 or 荃官 in short) is an EMI co-education secondary school located at 70 Hoi Pa Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. The school building consists of the hall, the laboratory wing, the classroom wing, and the new wing (completed in 2003). Ms. Tang Suk Ching is the current principal of the school, beginning her term in September 2016.

History

The school was founded in 1961, as the earliest secondary school in the Tsuen Wan District. Today it is recognised as one of the leading schools in Hong Kong in terms of academic results. 11 September 1961 was a memorable day to TWGSS. On that day, TWGSS opened. The first campus site was in the newly established Hoi Pa Street Government Primary School, where sixty-eight boys and seventy-five girls were accommodated temporarily. In September 1963, however, due to the lack of classrooms available for S1-S3 levels, the school was separated into A.M. and P. M. session. 25 June 1964 was another meaningful day to our school because on that day, old boys and girls moved to the new campus and thus the whole-day school arrangement resumed.

The opening ceremony of TWGSS was held on 25 November 1964. His Excellency the Governor, Sir David Trench, was invited to be the Guest of Honour to mark the opening of the school. A historical plaque of the grand opening ceremony can be found on the wall of the main lobby. It reads: "The school opened by His Excellency The Governor Sir David C.C. Trench K.C.M.G., M.C. on 25th November 1964."

Two survivors of the 2010 Manila hostage crisis, who were orphaned by the tragedy, were students of the school.[1][2]

Academic results

Historically, more students at the school have received 10 A grades on the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (the highest grade possible on the HKCEE) than at any other secondary schools in Hong Kong. Out of over 572 secondary schools in Hong Kong, fewer than 30 have ever produced these so-called "10A" students. In particular, between 2000 and 2010, eight Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School students have received 10 A's in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) and 14 students have received 9 A's, ranking ninth among all secondary schools in Hong Kong.

In the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), more than 30 students have received 5 A's, 4 A's or 3 A's between 2000 and 2010. The school received a relatively high number of A grades and A-C grades per student.

TWGSS counts a total of 12 winners of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards,[3] ranking seventh among all secondary schools in Hong Kong.

School facilities

31 air-conditioned classrooms and school hall, Audio-Visual Production & Broadcasting Centre, 3 Computer Assisted Learning Centres, Student Activity Centre, laboratories, Geography Room, Music Room, Music Centre, Language room, Home Economics Room, Art Room, Design and Technology Room, library, conference rooms, Lecture Room, badminton court and basketball court.

Extra-curricular activities

There are 4 houses, Bamboo (BA), Camphor (CA), Pine (PI) and Plum (PL). More than 30 clubs and societies of academic, service, sports or other interests are also organised.

Notable alumni

Government
  • Mr. Thomas Chan, GBS, JP Former Permanent Secretary for Transport & Housing (Housing) cum Director of Housing
  • Ms. CHANG King Yiu, JP Permanent Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs
  • Dr. Chuang Shuk-kwan JP, head of the Communicable Disease Branch of the Centre for Health Protection.
  • Dr Chung Shui-ming, GBS, JP CPPCC National Committee member
  • Mr. FAN Wai Ming, Raymond, JP Deputy Secretary (Special Duties), Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
  • Ms KWOK Suk Ching, Assistant Director-General for Industry (Hong Kong Government) and assistant director for Offshore Strategy (UK Government)
  • Prof. James Tin-Yau KWOK Associate Professor in Computer Science and Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Miss LAU Lee Kwan, Vivian, JP Director of Food & Environment Hygiene
  • Ms. Lau Sau Yin Principal, Queen Elizabeth School Old Students' Association Secondary School
Flying and Aviation
  • Mr. CHIN Yiu Cheong, Francis, QS, JP

President of Greater Bay Flying Club, President of Hong Kong Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA-HONG KONG), Former Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, Former Air Scout Commissioner of Hong Kong Scout Association, Former Director of Hong Kong Aviation Club, Founder of 1661st and 180th Air Scout Group of the HK Scout Association, England-Hong Kong Long Distance Flying World Record Holder of 100-HP Single Engine Light Aircraft Class 1971-1972

Other
  • Dr. Law in Chak Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong
  • Dr. Amelia N. Y. Lee, Head, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Prof. Kevin W.P. LEUNG CChem FRSC Professor Director, Applied Chemistry with Management Studies Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Ms. LI Mei Sheung, Michelle, JP Deputy Secretary for Education
  • Mr. LO Wai Shing Vincent, MH Principal, Evangel College
  • Mr. TSE Chin Wan, JP Deputy Director (Environmental Assessment), Environmental Protection Department
Education
  • Mr. Wong Kwan Yu, MH Principal, Fukien Secondary School (Siu Sai Wan)
  • Ms Wong Suk Chee, Dorothy, the second Rhodes scholar from Hong Kong[4]
  • Mr. YING Yiu Hong, Stanley, JP Permanent Secretary for Transport & Housing (Housing) cum Director of Housing

See also

References

  1. ^ "Donations pour in for orphans' schooling and medical care". South China Morning Post. 27 August 2010. p. 3.
  2. ^ Cheung, Simpson (24 March 2011). "Survivors and relatives struggle with wounds that can never heal". South China Morning Post. p. 2.
  3. ^ Past Winners of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Fan, Maureen (4 April 1987). "Rhodes scholar who made it on her own". South China Morning Post. p. 3.

External links

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